Summary
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. (AIG) has filed an 8-K report detailing the completion of a significant strategic shift involving its Life and Retirement business, Corebridge Financial, Inc. (Corebridge). Effective June 9, 2024, AIG relinquished its controlling interest in Corebridge by waiving its right to appoint a majority of the board and due to the resignation of one of its designees. This event signifies the deconsolidation of Corebridge from AIG's financial statements, with its historical results now being presented as discontinued operations under US GAAP. AIG will now account for its remaining 48.4% stake in Corebridge as an equity method investment, valued at fair value using Corebridge's stock price. This change will impact how AIG reports investment income, which will now include dividends from Corebridge and changes in its stock price. While the report includes pro forma financial information reflecting this separation, it also notes a pending sale of approximately 20% of Corebridge to Nippon Life Insurance Company for $3.8 billion, expected to close in Q1 2025, which is not yet reflected in the presented pro forma statements.
Key Highlights
- 1AIG deconsolidated Corebridge Financial, Inc. (CRBG) from its financial statements as of June 9, 2024, ceasing to hold a controlling interest.
- 2Corebridge's historical financial results will be presented as discontinued operations in AIG's future SEC filings.
- 3AIG will now account for its retained 48.4% interest in Corebridge as an equity method investment at fair value.
- 4Changes in Corebridge's stock price and dividends received will be reflected in AIG's net investment income.
- 5AIG sold approximately 5% of Corebridge for $876 million on May 30, 2024.
- 6AIG has a pending agreement to sell approximately 20% of Corebridge to Nippon Life Insurance Company for $3.8 billion, expected to close in Q1 2025.
- 7The 8-K includes pro forma financial information to illustrate the impact of the separation and recent transactions.